{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/676d8f2097d135d1d660e476/6a6d8870034f16a52ef54e42?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Felony Charges to 16 Years Sober: A Hairdresser's Incredible Comeback with Collin Martin","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/676d8f2097d135d1d660e476/1785561493328-c6f07f1c-2790-4481-8682-2b2525ba5406.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What happens when addiction, crime, and a broken system collide—and someone finds a way back? In this episode, Hanzo Shears educator Collin Martin shares his remarkable journey from felony drug charges and homelessness to 16 years of sobriety and a successful career educating hairdressers across the country. We also uncover a shocking beauty school student loan fraud case, discuss why addiction remains a hidden crisis in the salon industry, and explore how mentorship, accountability, and second chances can transform lives. If you're a hairdresser, salon owner, cosmetology student, or simply love powerful comeback stories, this is an episode you won't forget.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/collinmartin_hair?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Follow Collin on insta 📸</strong></a> <strong>and visit him on his website and get cutting education </strong><a href=\"https://collinmartinhair.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://collinmartinhair.com/</strong></a>                                                                                                               </p><h4><strong>If this conversation resonated with you or someone you love, please know that help is available. Recovery is possible, and you don't have to face it alone.</strong></h4><h4><strong>🇺🇸 Need help with drug or alcohol addiction?</strong></h4><h4><strong>📞 SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)</strong></h4><h4><strong>🕒 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week</strong></h4><h4><strong>💬 Free, confidential support, treatment referrals, and information for individuals and families.</strong></h4><h4><strong>If you're in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.</strong></h4><h4><strong>❤️ Remember: Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness—it's one of the strongest decisions you can make. Recovery is possible, and there are people ready to help. You are not alone.</strong></h4>","author_name":"Jason Townsend a former Beverly Hills celebrity hairdressers spilling the tea"}